‘This giant sword is a flight treasure. I will help you refine it. When it comes time to deliver resources to the Tianyuan Sect, it will be much more convenient.’
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei summoned a massive sword into the great hall.
This giant sword was precisely the flight treasure of the Huangtian Sect’s Deacon Zhou. After killing Deacon Zhou, Ye Yunfei had casually stored this flight treasure away.
The giant sword was transformable—it could be enlarged or shrunk. When not in use, it could be stored within a spatial ring, making it extremely convenient.
‘Master Ye Yunfei, such a precious flight treasure... you’re giving it to me?!’ The emperor was both shocked and elated.
‘It’s just a flight treasure,’ Ye Yunfei replied with a faint smile.
The Empress Dowager and the emperor were now his people, and toward his own, Ye Yunfei had always been exceedingly generous.
Soon, with Ye Yunfei’s assistance, the emperor successfully refined the giant sword.
‘Alright, you may return to the Imperial City now. This is a Sound Transmission Jade Slip. Within the borders of the Great Qin Empire, if you encounter danger, simply crush it. I will know your location and rush to your aid,’ Ye Yunfei said.
‘Very well,’ the emperor accepted the jade slip. With this item, he felt considerably safer.
Thus, the emperor mounted the giant sword and departed from the Tianyuan Sect headquarters, returning to the Imperial City.
At Ye Yunfei’s request, the Hermit Elder and the Empress Dowager went into seclusion to rest and prepare for their attempt to break through to the Saint Realm.
Ye Yunfei returned to Golden Peak, to his own small pavilion. Situated amidst a bamboo grove, this pavilion had been rearranged for Ye Yunfei by Elder Du, and its surroundings were exceptionally scenic.
‘Ye Yunfei, what kind of spirit pill do you intend to concoct for Elder Ren and the Empress Dowager? Can a single spirit pill really allow them to break through to the Saint Realm?’ The moment they returned to the small pavilion, Huang Shang emerged from the Pill Cauldron, asking Ye Yunfei curiously. Being an alchemist, he was particularly interested in matters concerning spirit pills.
‘A seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pill. One will suffice,’ Ye Yunfei stated plainly.
‘The legendary Thousand Mysteries Pill! I’ve heard of it once before. Although it’s only a seventh-grade spirit pill, the Thousand Mysteries Pill is exceedingly rare. It’s said only those old monsters in the Central Continent Alchemy Tower possess its formula. Ye Yunfei, you have it too?!’ Huang Shang couldn’t help but feel astonished and delighted upon hearing this.
‘A mere formula for the Thousand Mysteries Pill is nothing noteworthy,’ Ye Yunfei couldn’t help curling his lip disdainfully.
‘Right. Hu Miao, you’ve consumed so many Sky Demon Pills during this period. Any signs of a breakthrough?’ Ye Yunfei asked Hu Miao.
Hu Miao’s current strength was equivalent to a human martial artist at the Late Stage Profound Realm. The next breakthrough would be to the Saint Realm. Moreover, as a member of the Ancient Celestial Fox race, a remnant of antiquity, her actual combat power far surpassed martial artists of the same rank.
‘During this time, I’ve repeatedly touched upon the edge of a breakthrough, but I’ve never been able to truly cross it. Perhaps I’m still lacking a bit of opportunity. After all, for us demonic beasts to break through a realm, it’s not just a little bit harder compared to you humans,’ Hu Miao sighed.
‘Don’t worry. I’ll have Elder Huang concoct a Purple Origin Pill. After taking it, you should be able to break through,’ Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
‘Really? That’s wonderful! With the Purple Origin Pill, I’ll definitely be able to break through!’ Hu Miao was overjoyed.
‘Elder Huang, you’ve consumed so many Soul-Stabilizing Pills lately, and your Soul Body seems much more condensed. However, regardless of the type of spirit pill, taking it too many times diminishes its effect. So, here’s what we’ll do: I’ll give you a formula for the Green Bamboo Pill, and you can refine it yourself. I’ve already asked the emperor to help procure the necessary spirit herbs,’ Ye Yunfei said to Huang Shang.
‘A seventh-grade Green Bamboo Pill? Excellent! With the Green Bamboo Pill, my Soul Body can essentially recover to its former peak state!’ Huang Shang exclaimed, thrilled.
‘Elder Huang, would you like to cultivate?’ Ye Yunfei suddenly asked.
‘Cultivate? You jest. I am currently in the state of a Soul Body, tethered to this Pill Cauldron. Once I leave this cauldron, it’s a question of how long I can even exist. I can hardly speak of cultivation,’ Huang Shang was taken aback at first, then replied somewhat despondently with a sigh.
‘Who says one cannot cultivate in the state of a Soul Body? Have you heard of a Ghost Cultivator?’ Ye Yunfei said.
‘Ghost Cultivator?! I’ve heard of it, but ultimately, the concept of a Ghost Cultivator seems a bit elusive—who knows if it’s real or not. Moreover, even if it is real, where would one find a Ghost Cultivation method?’ Huang Lao answered.
‘The existence of Ghost Cultivators is undoubtedly real. And as for the Ghost Cultivation method, there’s no need to search for it. I have it. Ghost cultivation arts, once truly mastered, can one day condense a Ghost Immortal Body, and dominating a corner of the world would pose no problem whatsoever. There have even been Ghost Immortals who nearly succeeded in ascending to the position of Heavenly Emperor,’ Ye Yunfei stated calmly.
‘Ye Yunfei, you truly possess a Ghost Cultivation method?!’ Huang Shang was utterly thrilled upon hearing Ye Yunfei’s words.
‘Of course I do,’ Ye Yunfei nodded.
‘But didn’t you say you would reconstruct a physical body for me later?’ Huang Shang asked.
‘Cultivating the Ghost method does not contradict reconstructing a physical body. Once you achieve a level of mastery in Ghost Cultivation, I will help you reconstruct your body. This way, you will be both a Ghost Cultivator and possess a physical body, making you stronger than ever. Huang Shang, your former strength was merely at the Coalescing Truth realm. If you walk the path of the Ghost Cultivator, your future achievements will certainly far surpass the Coalescing Truth realm,’ Ye Yunfei explained.
‘So that’s how it is! That’s wonderful! Ye Yunfei, I wish to walk the path of a Ghost Cultivator!’ Hearing this, Huang Shang was extremely excited and immediately declared.
The opportunity to cultivate again held immense allure for him. It meant he had a chance to leave this Pill Cauldron and act independently.
Ye Yunfei smiled faintly without replying.
Seeing his attitude, Huang Shang was briefly puzzled. But he quickly understood Ye Yunfei’s intention.
‘Ye Yunfei, rest assured. I swear that from now on, I will always follow by your side!’ Huang Shang proclaimed in a clear voice.
He knew there were no free lunches in this world. A Ghost Cultivation method was too precious. Since Ye Yunfei was willing to impart it to him, it meant Ye Yunfei considered him one of his own. Therefore, he had to state his stance clearly.
‘Good. This is the Ghost Cultivation Art, divided into upper and lower volumes. Make the most of your time in cultivating it. The path of a Ghost Cultivator places the greatest emphasis on Soul Power. Don’t worry, I will procure large quantities of spirit herbs in the future to refine soul-type spirit pills for you. So, you need not worry about cultivation resources,’ Ye Yunfei said.
Having Huang Shang cultivate the Ghost Cultivation Art would eventually add another expert to his side.
Ye Yunfei understood deeply that the world of martial arts was fiercely competitive and cruel. Having a force of one’s own was far better than going it alone. This was also why Ye Yunfei had decided to support the Tianyuan Sect.
Ye Yunfei waved his hand.
A stream of information condensed from Soul Power entered Huang Shang’s body.
It was precisely the Ghost Cultivation Art!
‘It truly is a Ghost Cultivation Art! Thank you, Ye Yunfei!’ Huang Shang was overjoyed.
In his excitement, Huang Shang immediately returned to the Pill Cauldron and began studying the Ghost Cultivation Art.
‘Master, I’ve discovered there seems to be nothing under heaven that you don’t understand,’ Hu Miao’s beautiful eyes stared at Ye Yunfei, full of adoration.
‘Of course, just think about who I am,’ Ye Yunfei laughed.